Meet Henry

Meet Henry

Henry's Story

Henry Leland Seretta was born on April 14, 2014. This little monster invaded our hearts even before he was born. He was a completely healthy and happy baby, until he started getting an ear infection and colds in mid-October. We finally got rid of the ear infection, but the cold symptoms never fully disappeared. Over the weekend of November 8 & 9, Henry got significantly sicker. He was admitted to Children's Hospital in Omaha on November 10, 2014, and was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia on November 11, 2014. He fought hard for nearly two weeks, before passing away on November 22, 2014. This blog depicts our journey through the grief of losing Henry. If you would like to read more about his medical journey, you can visit his CaringBridge page. More photos and community posts can be found at our Hope for Henry Facebook page. Thank you for sharing this journey with us!

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Timehop

I love the app Timehop. It shows you what you were up to a year, two years, three years ago...from Facebook, photos, and other social media. Although sometimes the app can make me feel a little sad (like when there were photos of painting the nursery), most of the time the memories warm my heart.

Today's Timehop seems so simple...morning coffee with Dad. It's something that has become a tradition when I visit Firth. Mom was never much of an early morning person, so waking up early gave me a chance to get a little time with Dad. We got a chance to talk, hang out, get some quality time before the day got going. I know it's time that both Jamie and I have cherished in recent years.

Many daughters look up to their dads, and I am no exception. My dad is one of my heroes. He taught me the value of family, hard work, and perseverance. He taught me that the right way may not always be the easy way. And throughout my life, he showed me that he would always be there for me, regardless of the ridiculous decisions I may have made for myself. I am so beyond thankful for my dad, for his quiet strength, his values, and most of all for his love and support. And I look forward to our next morning coffee "date"!

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